Coaches and parents in Duval County question how open enrollment could possibly affect athletics.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Open enrollment is up for a vote by the school board in April. It's a move that could shake things up within Duval County Public Schools.

But what would happen to the athletic programs if school choice were implemented? In DCPS there are a few teams known to be power-houses in certain sports. If parents were able to choose any school for their child to attend within the district would that re-shape athletic programs?

Michelle Smith proudly supports her son Daniel from the stands. He plays baseball for Englewood High School. The teams record this year isn't exactly ideal. Smith, a mother of three says for her family it's all about fun. She says more important than baseball is the quality of education her children receive.

Duval County Schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti has proposed open enrollment as an option for the district. It's a way to stay competitive and possibly stop students from leaving the system. A discussion being had by coaches and parents in town is how it could possibly affect athletics. Some worry many school sports programs already lacking funding would greatly suffer and possibly even end.